Course - Biodiversity and Conservation Biology II - BI3082
BI3082 - Biodiversity and Conservation Biology II
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment and Written examination
Grade: Letters
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Skriftlig eksamen | 70/100 | 4 timer | ||
Semesteroppgave | 30/100 |
Course content
Subjects covered include: conservation at the population level, conservation science and policy, including challenges in the future, establishing new populations, species interactions and biodiversity, protected areas, restoration ecology, conservation genetics, and conservation and human societies.
Learning outcome
On completion of the course the students should be familiar with protection of biological diversity from society, biological, and ethical aspects. The students should be able to evaluate conservation of biodiversity in light of the topics mentioned in Course contents.
Knowledge:
The candidate will obtain knowledge of:
- Important topics in conservation of biodiversity
- Advanced knowledge regarding the influence of important genetic and ecological mechanisms on maintenance of biodiversity
Skills:
The candidate will be skilled in:
- Understanding the importance of biological processes on conservation of biodiversity
- Contribute with skills in management of biodiversity and biological resources, like approaches for reintroduction of species and maintenance of genetic variation
- Critically evaluate scientific results
General competence:
The candidate will obtain competence on:
- Advanced knowledge of biodiversity and conservation biology that is highly valuable both for scientific and management purposes
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, journal clubs and semester assignment (written project). The semester assignment is mandatory and must be passed to attend the exam. Written exam counts 70% of the grade, and the semester assignment counts 30%. In the journal clubs, students should read and prepare a presentation of selected scientific papers, followed by a discussion regarding scientific content and methodology used.
Compulsory assignments
- Approved term paper
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic knowledge of biodiversity and conservation biology as offered in the course BI2043 (Biodiversity and conservation biology I) is anticipated, but not mandatory.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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BI3080 | 6.0 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2015
Language of instruction: English
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- Biology
- Ethology
- Zoology
- Ecology
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment and Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Semesteroppgave 30/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Skriftlig eksamen 70/100 2015-12-05 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Semesteroppgave 30/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Skriftlig eksamen 70/100 2016-05-24 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"